How far is Castle Hayne, NC from West Raleigh, NC?

The driving distance from Castle Hayne, NC to West Raleigh, NC is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.81 mi
01h 53m
Flight
107.9 mi
173.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.9 mi
Kilometers
173.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.81 mi
Kilometers
194.42 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Raleigh
Mon, May 25, 6:16 PM EDT
Return by in Castle Hayne
Mon, May 25, 8:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castle Hayne
2026-05-25T16:23
Arrive West Raleigh
Mon, May 25, 6:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castle Hayne
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Faison
NC

Township in Duplin County, North Carolina

From Castle Hayne
60.6 mi
00h 56m
To West Raleigh
60.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Castle Hayne and West Raleigh.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Castle Hayne and West Raleigh.

  1. 1

    Start on Lynn Avenue

    16 m · 3 sec · Lynn Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Castle Hayne Road

    116 m · 15 sec · Castle Hayne Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Holly Shelter Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Holly Shelter Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1113 ft · 27 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

    101.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Michael Jordan Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NC 50 North, US 401 North, US 70 West: Raleigh Downtown

    1349 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Saunders Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Saunders Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Western Boulevard

    1458 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1268 ft · 26 sec · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Western Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Western Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Pullen Road

    131 m · 11 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Pullen Road

    1917 ft · 1 min · Pullen Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Pullen Road

    19 m · 2 sec · Pullen Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Pullen Road

    717 ft · 26 sec · Pullen Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hillsborough Street

    62 m · 7 sec · Hillsborough Street

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Hillsborough Street

    153 m · 15 sec · Hillsborough Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Enterprise Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Enterprise Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castle Hayne and West Raleigh.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Michael Jordan Highway
116 mi · 96%
Western Boulevard
1.25 mi · 1%
Holly Shelter Road
1.17 mi · 1%
South Saunders Street
0.92 mi · 1%
Pullen Road
0.59 mi
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

Michael Jordan Highway

Merge slight left onto Michael Jordan Highway

101 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Faison
00h 56m from Castle Hayne
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Castle Hayne and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Castle Hayne to West Raleigh?

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 01h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Faison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Castle Hayne and 60.2 miles from West Raleigh.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.87 one way or $33.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Castle Hayne and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Raleigh.

Stop Ideas Near Faison

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Faison, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Faison.

BUS

Goldsboro, NC

33 mi away
1615 East Beech Street
RAIL

Selma–Smithfield

48 mi away
500 East Railroad Street
BUS

Kinston, NC

52 mi away
101 East New Bern Road
RAIL

Fayetteville

68 mi away
472 Hay Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castle Hayne and West Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 107.9 mi (173.65 km).

Castle Hayne

#1 Castle Hayne

Township in New Hanover County, North Carolina

Population1,202
Coordinates34.3557200, -77.8999900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Raleigh

A census-designated place located in Wake County, North Carolina.

Population338,759
Coordinates35.7868200, -78.6638900
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Lynn Avenue (-77.900005, 34.355628)
End: Enterprise Street (-78.664028, 35.786823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.14 L · about $16.87
Round trip
$33.75
8.52 gal · 32.28 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $16.87 $33.75
Mid-grade $4.43 $18.87 $37.74
Premium $4.78 $20.35 $40.71
Diesel $5.62 $23.96 $47.92

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Castle Hayne and West Raleigh. The current time is 16:23:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.